Sapporo (Tomakomai), Japan

Cape Chikyu, Ainu Museum & Upopoy Park

Sights and Cultural of the Ainu People Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean from a lighthouse observatory, visit the Ainu Museum and stroll Upopoy Park. Board your motor coach for a scenic drive to Cape Chikyu, a lighthouse and observatory that offers panoramic views from its summit. After time for photos, continue your drive along the coast to Upopoy. Here, you will visit the National Ainu Museum and learn about its Indigenous People and culture through exhibits and video presentations organized around six themes: language, history, world, work, life and communication. After, you will head to the Upopoy Park to see reconstructed Ainu houses and, when scheduled, traditional performances. Selected venues offer demonstrations and hands-on experiences in Ainu music and crafts, a designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, featuring instruments such as the mukkuri and tonkori. After, return to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.